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On that view, the statute’s design reveals Congress’ objective every bit as clearly as any dictionary definition.

From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026

To consider the word, I looked up its definition in Salon’s dictionary of choice.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026

McMahon relied on dictionary definitions, one of which describes DEI as “the idea that people have equal rights and treatment and be welcomed and included.”

From Slate ● May 14, 2026

The brilliantly passive-aggressive faux talk show “Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis” was web-based, but that’s defined as TV in my dictionary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

Chess crossed the room and looked at the two books leaning forlornly against each other: an ancient-looking dictionary and a binder labeled “Computer Manual.”

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The briefs walked through the same FAA-era dictionaries the court ultimately relied on.

From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026

Middle age enrichment included income level at age 40, access to resources such as magazine subscriptions, dictionaries, and library cards, and how often participants visited places like museums or libraries.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026

The four books, which were immediately withdrawn from sale, are subject to a recall procedure and will be destroyed, Hachette said, promising a "thorough review of its textbooks, educational materials and dictionaries".

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

I would venture that this is how many people think about print dictionaries: as battered, well-traveled relics that they like to have around, or at least would feel guilty about throwing away.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025

Holism is in some of the scientific glossaries but has not yet made it into most standard dictionaries of English.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas